SW-121005 - USA (Vermont) - Web-Based Resource Sharing and Integrated Library System - Deadline December 16,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide web–based resource sharing and integrated library system. – Provide either or both a resource sharing system for all libraries and a library management system for the department of libraries’ collections.– Resource sharing solution that will enable Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services between all public, academic, school, and special libraries.– Statewide Resource Sharing System:• Provide a statewide resource sharing solution capable of accommodating interlibrary loan between all public, school, academic, and special libraries and which can provide access for all libraries.• All users will be able to search the shared catalog information of participating libraries.• Ability for library staff and patrons to track an individual loan through all stages of the process.• Real–time searching and status checking for library materials via the connections through library ILS systems.• Ability to transfer information about loans across other ILL systems such as OCLC WorldShare, ILLiad, or Tipasa.– Library Management System for Department of Libraries:• Provide a fully functioning ILS for cataloging, circulating, and management of the department of libraries’ library collections and patron data.• Smooth record comparison, acquisition, and deduplication with targeted catalogs accessed with a minimum of effort.• Ability for both copy cataloging and custom cataloging with ease.• Patron Notifications – Email (required) and SMS (optional, but preferred).• Ability to produce brief records quickly and easily.• Clear and easily parsed user and administrative user categories.• SIP2 Functionality.(2) The contract period will be for two years. (3) All the questions must be submitted no later than November 9, 2026.